What does it take to make a Brazilian Easter egg?

To make a Brazilian Easter egg, you will need a few items, such as:

1. Parchment paper.
2. Pastry bag.
3. Thermometer.
4. One spatula .
5. Glass or stainless steel bowls.

Follow the whole process to make a Brazilian Easter egg at home by reading this article.

What are the types of Brazilian Easter eggs?

Discover the most famous types of Brazilian Easter eggs and their characteristics

Considering that brands are always innovating, creativity and the search for new models are constant. So, in addition to Easter egg simple, there are also:

• Gourmet Easter eggs, which are usually made with the best quality chocolates;
• you truffles , in which each half of the egg has a filling;
• the spoonful easter eggs, which are sold in half and come well stuffed;
• easter eggs for children, which have toys inside.

So, check out some tips for making your Brazilian Easter egg.

Tips for making a Brazilian Easter egg at home

• Choose the type of chocolate you want to work with

Choosing a good chocolate is fundamental, since the chocolate egg basically consists of this ingredient. Check out the types that exist to make your recipe.

Also read: Where to buy Easter eggs living in the US?

1. Hydrogenated

Hydrogenated chocolate does not have cocoa butter, instead having another type of vegetable fat in its composition. It is often used to make cake decorations and with it it is not necessary to temper, which is the transformation of the consistency and texture of the chocolate.

2. Fractionated

This chocolate dries faster than hydrogenated chocolate and has a part of cocoa butter mixed with another part of vegetable fat. It is ideal for making chocolate baths.

3. Noble or pure

In the case of this type of chocolate , it is necessary to carry out the tempering and, in its composition, already at least 25% of cocoa butter.

It is important to know that, to make your own Brazilian Easter egg, there is no type of chocolate that is more suitable than another. However, there are factors that need to be taken into account. For example, if you live in a warmer place, hydrogenated chocolate is best.

CHOOSE THE TYPE OF FILLING YOU WANT TO WORK WITH

To think about what kind of filling to choose, consider what kind of egg you decided to make. For example, for a spoon egg, it is very important that the filling is firm and consistent, as it will remain open and the filling inside it will be free.

In a more common Brazilian Easter egg, the parts are sold together. Therefore, the filling can be inside each part, as with the truffled egg.

CHOOSE THE FORMAT WITH WHICH YOU WANT TO WORK

Despite being obvious, the shape of the Brazilian Easter egg needs to be considered with some importance, since it is its main characteristic.

Despite the traditional format, it is also possible to think of others that match this event, such as chocolate eggs in the shape of a rabbit or even those in the shape of a cross, remembering the resurrection of Christ.

It is also important to think about the size of the eggs. If you are thinking of selling them, making them in small, medium and large sizes can be a great option.

How should you temper the chocolate to make your Brazilian Easter egg?

Learn with RememBR all the steps to temper your Brazilian Easter egg

Understand below how the tempering process happens and how it can be done at home, often on a white marble stone.

1. Chop the chocolate, place it in a bowl and place it in the microwave or in a bain-marie on the stove.
2. Melt it every 30 minutes, always stirring between intervals.
3. Now monitor the temperature of the chocolate with a thermometer. The ideal temperature for melting is usually 45º.
4. Once fully melted, place ¾ of the chocolate directly onto the stone surface.
5. Now, using a spatula, start stirring and spreading it, always bringing it from the edges to the center of the surface.
6. Then, take the chocolate that is on the stone and join it with the one in the bowl. In this way, it will reach the main temperature of 30º.

What are the best fillings for your Brazilian Easter egg?

We know that the taste varies from person to person, don't we? However, if you are looking to make and sell your own eggs, there are some flavors that are more successful. Are they:

• Honeybread easter egg

A great choice for those who want to innovate is chocolate eggs with honey bread, dulce de leche and a touch of apricot. Take the opportunity to enrich your options!

• Easter Egg Truffles

This is one of the most traditional Easter eggs sold in Brazil, mainly due to its variety of flavors. In it, the filling comes in the shell and can be chocolate, beijinho, dulce de leche, among many others.

• brigadeiro easter egg

Everyone knows that the brigadeiro is a sweet that is much loved by Brazilians. Think about it to make a good Brazilian Easter egg that is sure to be a hit. It is also possible to combine it with other flavors, such as white chocolate or hazelnut, for example.

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